How to travel from La Rochelle to Reims, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Reims is around 605km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Reims.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Reims Rue du Général Estienne.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Reims.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance605km (376 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Reims

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Reims by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between La Rochelle and Reims is around 605km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from La Rochelle and Reims by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Reims is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Reims, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Reims. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Reims. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Reims. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Reims. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Reims. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Reims. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris CDG (CDG) then take the train to Reims. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Reims is Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) which is approximately 110km (69 miles) from Reims. Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Reims. The distance is around 605km (376 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Reims is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Reims

Transport options from La Rochelle to Reims
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
€230($230)
4 times a week649km (404 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 50m
€245($245)
4 times a week862km (536 miles)
Train
4hrs
€145($145)
every 4 hours614km (381 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€37($37)
twice a week616km (382 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€82($82)
on demand605km (376 miles)

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Airports near Reims

The following major airports near Reims offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Reims
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Reims
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Reims